Team Europe surged back to claim the Solheim Cup, edging Team USA 15-13 after a dramatic singles day on Dutch soil. The contest, held at Bernardus Golf, began the final Sunday with the teams deadlocked at eight points each, meaning Europe needed at least 6.5 points from the singles sessions to secure the trophy. Two years after a defeat on American soil, the Europeans entered the day with confidence, bolstered by Charley Hull’s early lead. Hull opened the singles roster against Megan Khang, delivering a decisive 3&2 victory that immediately put a point on the board and set a positive tone for her side.
The early exchanges saw Europe briefly dominate eight of the twelve matches. Linn Grant’s win over Angel Yin was especially significant; the Swedish star completed a flawless week with a 4&3 triumph, joining an elite group of players who have finished the Solheim Cup with a perfect 4‑0‑0 record. Grant’s performance, coupled with Hull’s, gave Europe a comfortable cushion, but the Americans were not ready to concede. Alison Lee mounted a remarkable comeback, overturning a four‑hole deficit to defeat Esther Henseleit 1 up, injecting fresh hope into the USA camp.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who had been a focal point for the United States, managed to level the score when she outplayed rookie Mimi Rhodes 4&3.
Her victory, however, was offset by a series of European successes: Nastasia Nadaud beat Andrea Lee 3&2, Nanna Koerstz Madsen defeated Allisen Corpuz, and Julia Lopez Ramirez secured a win over Yealimi Noh. These points pushed Europe ever closer to the winning total.
The atmosphere shifted dramatically when Lottie Woad overcame Auston Kim, taking the host nation to 14 points and sparking jubilant celebrations among the European contingent. The momentum was further cemented when veteran Spain’s Carlota Ciganda, who had already guaranteed at least a half‑point, clinched the decisive point by beating Jennifer Kupcho. Ciganda’s victory not only sealed the Cup for Europe but also echoed her 2023 singles win that helped retain the trophy on home soil. The day’s drama was underscored by earlier moments in the tournament.
On Saturday, Kupcho’s spectacular late‑round birdies had convinced USA captain Angela Stanford that the tide was turning in America’s favor. Yet the Europeans responded emphatically on Sunday, with Hull delivering a dominant 6&4 win over Korda, reinforcing the captain’s decision to let her lead the singles lineup despite her modest 0.5 points from the first four sessions. Hull’s match was a masterclass in consistency. After sharing the opening hole with a par, she never fell behind, matching Khang’s birdie on the eighth and then conquering both back‑nine par‑fives to seal the win.
"I’ve given myself so many chances this week, and it’s been frustrating at times," Hull reflected, "but I stayed steady, hit a lot of greens, and that paid off." Grant’s flawless record placed her among only eight players in Solheim history to finish 4‑0‑0, while Lee’s comeback mirrored the Swede’s achievement, as she rallied from four down with just seven holes left to defeat Henseleit. "I focused on staying consistent," Lee said. "The rain made the front nine tough, but once the weather cleared, my game found its rhythm." Europe’s younger contingent also shone.
Nadaud’s 3‑2 victory over Andrea Lee marked her third win in her debut, while Lopez Ramirez capped an unbeaten debut by beating Noh. Madsen’s earlier triumph over Corpuz and Woad’s recovery after losing three consecutive holes on the back nine highlighted the depth of the European squad. Ciganda, speaking after her winning putt, expressed pride in the team’s cohesion: "I’m so happy.
We had a fantastic group all week, one of the best we’ve fielded in recent years." Team USA’s rookie Lindy Duncan broke Maja Stark’s perfect run, and Lauren Coughlin handed Leona Maguire her first Solheim singles loss, narrowing the margin. Meanwhile, Rose Zhang defeated Celine Boutier 2‑up, leaving the Frenchwoman without a point for the week. European captain Anna Nordqvist praised the collective effort: "There’s been tremendous hard work from everyone, not just the players but the entire support staff. The vibe was great all week, and the team started strong and finished even stronger.
I’m incredibly proud of them." USA captain Angela Stanford acknowledged Europe’s resilience: "We did a lot of things right leading up to this, and the players fought hard. The Europeans played brilliantly today; they had nothing to lose, and they seized the moment." Looking ahead, the Ladies European Tour will travel to Spain for the La Sella Open at La Sella Golf Resort, while the LPGA Tour pauses before the Walmart N Arkansas Championship in late September. The next Solheim Cup is slated for 2028 at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, scheduled for September 8‑10. Fans can follow the latest Sky Sports offers or stream the action on NOW without a contract, and golfers can secure tee times at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland.